About the Author

Harriet E. Wilson (1825-1900) was born in New Hampshire, where she worked from a young age as a servant to an abusive family.

P. Gabrielle Foreman, a MacArthur Fellow, is a professor of American literature, African American studies, and history at Pennsylvania State University,where she is also the founding co-director of theCenter for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk.

Reginald Pitts is a historical researcher and genealogist with more than twenty years' experience.

Reviews

" The landmark research and skillful criticism done by Foreman and Pitts should shape discussion of Our Nig for years to come."
-African American Review